Malory
Meaningunlucky · English form of Mallory
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,512 in 1987
13 babies were named Malory in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,068 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1983–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Malory you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Malory, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Malory would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMalory first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1987, when it ranked #1,512. Today it's #7,885, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMalory was 2.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 56,818 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 123,457.
- TrendMalory has climbed 1,068 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningMalory is an English form of Mallory, which means “unlucky”. Our records link it to French and German roots.
About the name Malory
Malory is a girl name of French and German origin meaning “unlucky”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ory”. US birth records list Malory for girls from 1983 to 2025, in 43 of those 43 years. Its best year was 1987, when it ranked #1,512 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 31 | 32,695 girls |
| 1990s | 24 | 40,850 girls |
| 2000s | 18 | 56,370 girls |
| 2010s | 9.5 | 105,597 girls |
| 2020s | 9.3 | 106,952 girls |
Other spellings of Malory
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
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Questions about the name Malory
What does the name Malory mean?
Malory means “unlucky” in English, as a form of Mallory.
What is the origin of the name Malory?
Malory has French, German roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Malory a boy or girl name?
Malory is a girl name.
How popular is the name Malory?
Malory ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1987 (#1,512).